Kama - Wicker Park
Chicago
Avis
If you are looking for Indian cuisine that perfectly balances traditional flavors with a modern, upscale vibe, Kama is a must-visit in Chicago. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet welcoming, ideal for dinner. We started with the Paneer Lemon Tadka and some cocktails. For mains, we got the Malai kofta and dal makhani with some Naan and roti. Everything was top notch. What really sets this place apart is the attention to detail. The spice levels are authentic without being overwhelming, and the presentation of every dish is stunning. The service was attentive and knowledgeable. It’s easily one of the best dining experiences in the city right now. Can’t wait to come back!
Went for the first time and ambience is good 😊 and garlic and butter nuns are very good and soft. Ordered lambs chops but not well cooked(when gave immediate feedback, they remade it) Goan mussels are okay little bit not cooked. Chicken tikka masala is good. Overall okay.. not bad.. but too loud
THIS ISNT INDIAN FOOD AND RESTAURANT WEEK IS NOT SAVING YOU $ - PLEASE READ We went here for restaurant week. They charge you $45/pp, with a service charge AND 20% gratuitity. I calculated how much would the food be if I got it on a regular day and it saved me only about $5🤷♂️. Service wasn't worth that 20% gratuitity, WHICH ISNT SHOWN ON YOUR WEBSITE AS OF SUN, FEB 1 @ 6:21AM. Now, the food. This ISN'T what Indian food is supposed to be. There's absolutely no flavors besides sweet and sourness. We ordered the mussels, chicken malai, paneer tikka, shrimp holly, garlic naan, bourbon gulab jamun and kulfi. We asked for food to be spicy and they just dumped a whole bunch of raw green chili...bruh, where's the masala and red chili powder on a simmer? The host was DISRESPECTFUL, she called Gulab Jamun as 'i love the donut balls soked in sugar". Please train your employees to be a little aware of the menu and my culture. Won't return here and will spread the word to my friends.
I went to Kama recently and everything hit. I got the spicy chicken tikka masala and it was super creamy with a solid kick, not overwhelming, just right. It came with white rice and paired perfectly with the garlic naan. The samosas were crispy on the outside and really soft on the inside and flavorful. the sauces they came with were perfect, one was a sweet jam (I think tamarind…) and the other reminded me of a chimichurri style sauce, I couldn’t choose which one is better. The crispy chili potatoes were the star of the show. Exactly as described on the menu, crispy on the outside, soft and steamy on the inside, and tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. I also got a Kamarita and it was perfectly balanced with salt on the rim, rich yellow color, and spicy. The spice is strong at first but went down easy. I’ve ordered on Uber Eats many times after going in.
Kama is a modern Indian restaurant located in Wicker Park, and the first thing that stands out is the ambience. The space is beautifully designed with an upscale, contemporary vibe that feels more like a lounge than a traditional Indian restaurant. We tried a mix of appetizers and mains, including samosa, crispy chili potatoes, dal makhni, and paneer in achari sauce, along with naan and rice. The menu is fairly standard, and the flavors were what you’d generally expect—nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either. When we visited, the restaurant was pretty empty and we were among the last diners, so service was quick, efficient, and attentive, which we appreciated. Overall, Kama has a great setting and a lot of potential, but there’s definitely room for improvement when it comes to food preparation and depth of flavor. If the kitchen evolves to match the quality of the space, this could become a much stronger dining option in the neighborhood.
